Safety Challenges
As complex issues go, there is no silver bullet or single solution to the water challenges the world faces. But there are technologies and practices that can make a difference—and thousands of improvements that can add up to meaningful savings. Consumers trust in the quality and safety of Nestlé goods. It is a promise that the company has made and that consumers can rely on. To make process water potable, company factories treat recycled water until it is 100 percent safe for use. Nestlé strictly monitors the quality and tests the water for chemical and biological contaminants. But testing up- and downstream water quality and treating water on-site are not something new for Nestlé. It already does so at factory sites more than 1,000 times per year. Sometimes, the company also uses recycled water for purposes such as gardening that do not demand the same high level of quality. In such cases, the treatment and testing protocols may be simpler. While recycling water across its supply chain is a challenge, Nestle says it is one the company is used to and can perfectly manage.
In 2013, Nestlé published its Commitments on Water Stewardship, highlighting the importance of water access and conservation. These commitments are to:
• Work to achieve water efficiency across its operations
• Advocate for effective water policies and stewardship
• Effectively treat the water it discharges
• Engage with suppliers, especially those in agriculture
• Raise awareness on water conservation and improve access to water and sanitation
The World Resources Institute is helping Nestlé better understand water risks to the company’s food and bottled water manufacturing operations and identify water stewardship opportunities. Work is also underway to implement the Alliance for Water Stewardship international standard in each of Nestlé’s nine California factories within 2 years.
The standard is a set of rigorous criteria for how water should be managed in a way that is environmentally, socially and economically beneficial.
These efforts represent Nestlé’s long-term commitment to the state of California. Globally, Nestlé has already cut its total water withdrawal in absolute terms by almost one-third over the past 10 years and has publicly committed to do more. It currently has 376 water-saving projects ongoing in its factories worldwide, which are projected to save around 1.84 million cubic meters of water this year.
Making continued strides in conservation will also include improvements in infrastructure. That’s why, in addition to introducing new technologies, the company is meeting with stakeholders, engaging with environmental groups and listening to elected officials so all can come together and improve conditions in local watersheds.
There is also a need for greater transparency as well as comprehensive and balanced oversight of all water users. Nestlé hopes that together, such water savings can become the new norm for all stakeholders.
Safety ChallengesAs complex issues go, there is no silver bullet or single solution to the water challenges the world faces. But there are technologies and practices that can make a difference—and thousands of improvements that can add up to meaningful savings. Consumers trust in the quality and safety of Nestlé goods. It is a promise that the company has made and that consumers can rely on. To make process water potable, company factories treat recycled water until it is 100 percent safe for use. Nestlé strictly monitors the quality and tests the water for chemical and biological contaminants. But testing up- and downstream water quality and treating water on-site are not something new for Nestlé. It already does so at factory sites more than 1,000 times per year. Sometimes, the company also uses recycled water for purposes such as gardening that do not demand the same high level of quality. In such cases, the treatment and testing protocols may be simpler. While recycling water across its supply chain is a challenge, Nestle says it is one the company is used to and can perfectly manage.In 2013, Nestlé published its Commitments on Water Stewardship, highlighting the importance of water access and conservation. These commitments are to:• Work to achieve water efficiency across its operations• Advocate for effective water policies and stewardship• Effectively treat the water it discharges• Engage with suppliers, especially those in agriculture• Raise awareness on water conservation and improve access to water and sanitationThe World Resources Institute is helping Nestlé better understand water risks to the company’s food and bottled water manufacturing operations and identify water stewardship opportunities. Work is also underway to implement the Alliance for Water Stewardship international standard in each of Nestlé’s nine California factories within 2 years.The standard is a set of rigorous criteria for how water should be managed in a way that is environmentally, socially and economically beneficial.These efforts represent Nestlé’s long-term commitment to the state of California. Globally, Nestlé has already cut its total water withdrawal in absolute terms by almost one-third over the past 10 years and has publicly committed to do more. It currently has 376 water-saving projects ongoing in its factories worldwide, which are projected to save around 1.84 million cubic meters of water this year.Making continued strides in conservation will also include improvements in infrastructure. That’s why, in addition to introducing new technologies, the company is meeting with stakeholders, engaging with environmental groups and listening to elected officials so all can come together and improve conditions in local watersheds.There is also a need for greater transparency as well as comprehensive and balanced oversight of all water users. Nestlé hopes that together, such water savings can become the new norm for all stakeholders.
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